Topic: Sugarcane
India’s ethanol production can’t ride on surplus sugar and rice. Modi govt needs a way out
Any major diversion of corn usage towards ethanol production would severely impact India's poultry sector. Modi govt's target of E20 by 2025 needs 2G biofuels.
Cabinet approves ethanol price hike by up to Rs 1.47 per litre for blending in petrol
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs raised the price of ethanol extracted from sugarcane juice to Rs 63.45 per litre from the current Rs 62.65 per litre.
Why farmers from Lakhimpur Kheri are unable to sell produce to govt at fair prices
Paddy, wheat farmers from Lakhimpur Kheri noted they are often forced to sell their produce to commission agents as government officials cite various excuses to avoid buying their produce.
UP govt’s hike in sugarcane prices inadequate, ‘big joke’ on farmers, Rakesh Tikait says
The BKU chief remarks come in the wake of Yogi Adityanath announcing a Rs 25 per quintal hike in the purchase prices of sugarcane in UP, taking it to Rs 350 per quintal.
Flat prices, late payments, rising costs — why western UP’s sugarcane farmers are in crisis
UP is home to 35 lakh sugarcane farming families, and the agrarian crisis is set to play a key role in next year’s state assembly elections.
Modi govt hikes sugarcane price, eyes benefits in UP & Punjab elections
Union Cabinet has approved the highest-ever FRP for sugarcane farmers at Rs 290/quintal, a hike of Rs 5 from last year. New rates will come into effect from October.
Polls next year, BJP is worried as anger grows among sugarcane farmers in western UP
A BJP MP delegation held a meeting with CM Yogi Adityanath amid fears that the static SAP in the state is leading to resentment among sugarcane farmers.
India set for record foodgrain production, nearly 9% higher than last 5 years’ average
Sugarcane production is set to surge by 7.3% to 397.66 MT, while foodgrains, oilseeds and other crops will likely hit record levels too.
Not just farm laws — sugarcane price & delayed payments also causing anger in western UP
Anger over the sugarcane situation is resonating across the crop belt in western UP even as the farmers’ agitation around Delhi is fast spreading to this Jat dominated region.
Hungry cows reduced sugar output in Maharashtra by half compared to last year
Farmers in Maharashtra are selling cane in the cattle-feed market for as much as Rs 3,500 a ton compared with a govt-set price of about Rs 2,750.
World’s still stuck with a ‘Delta wave’ hangover. For Omicron, we need to stick to basics
Booster shots are like trying to stop a fire by pouring a mug of water repeatedly at one spot. Ensuring everyone is vaccinated is better in the long run.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.